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History In The Rain

Another Thing I Will Never Forget On 9/11

I don’t even care that the Yankees lost. It doesn’t mean a thing to me. What I witnessed last night is something I will never forget. 2722. The Yankees lost 10-4, but no one cares about that. Derek Jeter is the story.

Pitching Analysis: Andy Pettitte started for the Yanks last night after an hour and 27 minute rain delay. He was not too sharp. He only went 5 innings and threw too many pitches. Damaso Marte relieved him in the 6th, and he blew the lead. He just had no command. It was Marte’s first bad start since coming off the DL. Albaladejo and Ramirez pitched also, but I stopped watching after that. The pitching was not good at all yesterday, which is why we lost. But whatever. I saw history!!!

Andy in the rain.

Defensive Analysis: No one really cares about anything but Jeter’s story last night, but there was some nice defense last night. With the bases loaded and 1 out in the 5th, Andy made a great play on a comebacker to get the force at home. Then Cano made a gorgeous play ranging to the glove side on the outfield grass to field te grounder. He fired to Tex for the out. It was a nice defensive inning.

Offensive Analysis: Alex Rodriguez hit a 2 out 3-run homer in the first. It was very clutch. Arod has been very clutch lately. Keep it up!

History happened in the 3rd. After striking out in the 1st, Jeet came up in the 3rd. With a 2-0 count, Jeter, with his patented Jetarian inside-out swing, drove a ball into right field. How appropriate. The crowd went wild, and I was almost in tears in front of my tv. It was beautiful. The team went out on the field to congradulate him. Jeter received genuine hugs from the whole team. Right there I wished I was Jeter. Getting hugged by Cervelli, Tex, Mitre (♥♥♥) and the rest of the guys. I was a bit jealous of that. Anyway, after the hugs, Jeter tipped his helmet to the still-roaring crowd. They showed Mom, Dad, and girlfriend Minka Kelly celebrating. Then Jeter tipped his helmet again, and the crowd got even louder, if that was possible. The crowd would not stop. They were still cheering throughout Swisher’s at-bat. It was over 2 and a half minutes of a standing ovation. The “Derek Jeter” chants started up again later in the inning. It was just the perfect moment, and it couldn’t have happened to a more perfect man. CONGRADULATIONS, DEREK!!! YOU ARE THE YANKEES!!!!

The hit.

The hugs (jealous!!)

The Yankees got another run in the 4th, an RBI single by Jeter. Every hit he gets from now on is going to set a new record. I am so proud to have Derek Jeter on my Yankees. He is the best player in baseball. Don’t lie, you all know he is. Just admit it. DEREK JETER IS THE BEST PLAYER IN BASEBALL!!!

Tips his hat. Tips his hat again.

The Yankees lost, but no one cares. Derek Jeter is the hero. He will always be the hero. I love Derek, and I hope he plays baseball forever. He is the most iconic figure in baseball today. He is the best player I have ever seen. Derek, I love you and I am SO glad that you are a part of my team and my life.

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My daughter is beaming with pride. She and all the other Yankees fans. Well, surprise! So am I. Congrats to Jeet! Breaking a record like that is amazing, and I’m glad he did it. You’re right. Who cares if they lost. Baseball won. Derek did it. That’s what counts.
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